Superintendent (Workshop) at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas

• Plans, co-ordinates and controls the maintenance/servicing and repairs of departmental vehicles/motor cycles and performs testing and road testing for repaired vehicles.
• Reports on existing and proposed new departmental vehicles/motor cycles in respect of history of repairs and reliability.
• Submits reports in respect of accident and mechanical damages to vehicles/motor cycles including estimated cost of repairs or disposal of vehicle.
• Co-ordinates and controls all records in respect of spares, cost of spares, job cards, call-in system, lubricant issues, divisional instruction book etc.
• Implements and controls all relevant provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, ensuring strict compliance with all prescriptions.
• Obtains quotations from engineering repair companies and panel beating companies and submits repairs exceeding R1750.00 to the Inspector for approval and supervision of repairs to be undertaken.
• Reviews the entire price lists of work and services offered by approved companies and reports promptly thereafter in writing to the Inspector.
• Manages, develops and monitors the performance and conduct of staff and ensures staffing requirements are met.
• Manages general administration functions and liaises constantly with private companies, suppliers, internal departmental personnel and other Council departmental personnel.

Essential Requirements

• Trade Tested Artisan (Motor Mechanic).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code B and EC).
• Valid motorcycle license (Code A).
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
• 5 years relevant post apprenticeship experience.
• Computer Literacy.